1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in California, PA (44 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in California?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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California Studio Apartments | $922 | $699 | $1,640 |
California 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $694 | $2,845 |
California 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $754 | $4,876 |
California 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $949 | $2,530 |
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Largest Available California and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in California, PA is found at Residences at the Street in the South Allegheny neighborhood and is 1,059 square feet priced from $1,940. The Preserve at Peters Township in the Outlying South Allegheny neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 949 square feet and currently listed start at $1,940. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in California:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Residences at the Street | Canterbury | 1,059 Sq Ft | $1,940 |
The Preserve at Peters Township | A7 | 949 Sq Ft | $1,940 |
1400 Main | Allegheny | 762 Sq Ft | $1,505 |
Pleasant Hills | Lexington | 749 Sq Ft | $1,206 |
Park Place of South Park Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 745 sqft | 745 Sq Ft | $1,065 |
The Flats at Summit Station | The Ridge | 670 Sq Ft | $1,455 |
235 West | One Bedroom Apartment | 655 Sq Ft | $849 |
Lindenbrooke | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
Cloverleaf Towers | 1BR 1BA Hi Rise | 650 Sq Ft | $900 |
Crossroad Towers | 1 Bedroom | 633 Sq Ft | $1,305 |
Cheapest Available California and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in California, PA is the 1 Bedroom Apartment Model starting from $750 at North Ave Apartments . The second most affordable California 1 Bedroom is the A3 Model at The Alden starting at $784 in the Overbrook neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in California is currently $1,352. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in California:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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North Ave Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | $750 |
The Alden | A3 | $784 |
235 West | One Bedroom Apartment | $849 |
Cloverleaf Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | $900 |
Meridian Point | 1 BR | $900 |
Cloverleaf Towers | 1BR 1BA Hi Rise | $900 |
Apartments at Logan Station | One Bedroom | $949 |
Briarwood Gardens | Briarwood 1 Bedroom | $975 |
Lindenbrooke | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $1,050 |
Park Place of South Park Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 745 sqft | $1,065 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom California Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom California Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in California is $1,352.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom California Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in California is a 1,059 square feet unit starting from $1,940 at Residences at the Street.
What is the average size for California 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in California is currently 708 sq ft.
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